Dana White’s Hilarious Encounter Sparks Controversy Over Power Slap League
UFC president Dana White found himself at the center of controversy after a recent encounter with former champion Matt Serra on the latest episode of Dana White’s Lookin’ for a Fight. The show, which is set in Boston, coincides with the upcoming UFC 292 pay-per-view event. White, accompanied by in-house coach Din Thomas and Matt Serra, decided to dress up as a bellman to surprise his colleagues at the Boston Harbor hotel.
During the surprise, Serra delivered a quick-witted one-liner that left White and everyone else present in fits of laughter. Taking a playful jab at White’s new venture, the Power Slap League, Serra quipped, Look at this, I guess the Power Slap didn’t work out, huh?
White admitted that it was one of the funniest one-liners he had ever heard, and he couldn’t stop laughing for nearly half an hour. Serra, clearly proud of his comedic timing, reflected on his joke by saying, I got him with a zinger. You know, he was trying to get through his job but he got through it.
However, the Power Slap League has faced criticism since its inception for promoting a sport that puts participants at a high risk of sustaining head injuries. Fans and pundits alike have voiced their concerns about the potential dangers associated with this new venture. Despite the widespread backlash, Matt Serra became the first person to openly mock the Power Slap League directly to White’s face.
Fans of the show couldn’t help but celebrate the moment, noting that not everyone would dare crack such jokes with the head honcho of the UFC. One fan jokingly mentioned, Dana had no choice but to laugh because he knows Matt will rip his head off in split seconds, naah just kidding.
In the episode of Lookin’ for a Fight, the crew visited Dana White’s old boxing gym and his favorite local restaurant. Additionally, they scouted for new talent at Calvin Kattar’s fighting promotion, Combat Zone MMA.
As the controversy surrounding the Power Slap League continues, it remains to be seen how White will address the concerns raised by fans and critics. The altercation with Matt Serra may have provided a moment of comic relief, but it also highlights the lingering doubts surrounding the safety of this new sport.
While the encounter sparked laughter, it serves as a reminder that a delicate balance must be struck between entertainment and the well-being of athletes. As the debate rages on, both supporters and opponents of the Power Slap League will eagerly await White’s response to the criticisms and concerns raised against his newest undertaking.
